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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN ULSTER COUNTY INC
LAKE KATRINE, NY · EIN 141459512 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · mhainulster.com
revenue
$6.6M
expenses
$6.5M
net assets
$1.9M
employees
86
volunteers
15
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TREATMENT FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. THE MISSION OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IS TO CREATE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE DEDICATED TO MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH THE FULL PARTICIPATION OF ALL PERSONS. TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION, THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION SPONSORS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL, ADVOCACY AND SERVICE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION, REHABILITATION, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, FAMILY AND YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES, AND THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE. THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IS ONE OF 340 CHAPTERS AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION AND THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE. FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IS PROVIDED BY THE COUNTIES OF ULSTER, DELAWARE, CHENANGO, OTSEGO AND BROOME MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Mental Health Association in Ulster County provides mental health services, advocacy, and education for children, adults, and families across Ulster County, NY. The organization operates residential programs, care management, and support services for individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities. It also offers community-based programs including wellness groups, skill-building workshops, and crisis intervention services.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.27M
    RESIDENTIAL SERVICES- PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE PLACE TO LIVE IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO ACHIEVE THEIR SELF-DEFINED POTENTIAL. A MULTI STEP HOUSING PROGRAM ENCOURAGES GREATER SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND INDEPENDENCE. APPROXIMATELY 140 PERSONS SERVED.
  2. #2 $269K
    FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES - INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:FAMILY PEER SUPPORT - PROVIDES FAMILY PEER SUPPORT SERVICES (FPSS) TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR AND OTHER MENTAL-HEALTH NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, OUR STAFF FACILITATES AN EMPOWERING PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE RECEIVING THIS SERVICE. REFERRALS ARE RECEIVED BOTH DIRECTLY AND THROUGH SPOA. 5 CLIENTS SERVED.ADVOCACY SUPPORT SERVICES - PROVIDES ADVOCACY SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES TRYING TO NAVIGATE THE MENTAL HEALTH OR RELATED SYSTEMS. FACILITATES MONTHLY "EMPOWERING PARENTS" SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES. 10 CLIENTS SERVED.OMH RESPITE - PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION AND ACTIVITIES ONSITE OR IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE ENHANCE SOCIALIZATION SKILLS, LEARN COPING MECHANISMS, INCREASE CONFIDENCE, ETC. 32 CLIENTS SERVED.CFTSS (CHILDREN AND FAMILY TREATMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES) - PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FACING SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. FAMILY PEER ADVOCATES (FPA) HAVE LIVED EXPERIENCE AS PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS AND ARE TRAINED TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR NEEDS. 18 CLIENTS SERVED.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Health Home Program
Provides care coordination for Medicaid-enrolled adults with mental health diagnoses and co-occurring conditions, linking clients to services in housing, employment, healthcare, and substance abuse treatment.
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Delivers mobile, 24/7 clinical services to adults with serious psychiatric disorders who have frequent hospitalizations or homelessness, providing treatment in their homes.
Children’s Health Home Program
Offers care management for children with serious emotional disturbance and Medicaid coverage, coordinating services across healthcare, education, and community resources.
Family and Youth Services
Includes Family Peer Support, Advocacy Support Services, OMH Respite, and CFTSS programs that support families navigating mental health systems and children with behavioral challenges.
Residential Services
Provides supportive housing through transitional and scattered-site apartment programs for adults with mental illness, including co-occurring substance use disorders. Offers skill-building in budgeting, medication management, and community integration.
Wellness and Support Groups
Offers free, community-based groups including Resilience (for anxiety and depression) and Emotional Intelligence, providing coping skills and emotional wellness activities.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Community resource and referral services
      Operates a community resource library offering mental health and substance abuse materials for loan, and provides information and referrals to residential opportunities, mental health practitioners, advocacy services, and community resources.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Community support services for individuals with mental illness and their families
      Provides community-based support services to help individuals with chronic mental illnesses live successfully in the community, including care coordination, counseling, and restorative services such as medication management, budgeting, socialization, and community integration. Serves approximately 1,360 people annually.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Compliance program for healthcare standards
      Operates a corporate compliance program including written policies, a designated compliance officer and committee, staff training, anonymous reporting mechanisms, internal monitoring, and corrective action plans to ensure adherence to federal and state healthcare requirements.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Disaster mental health response
      Provided community disaster mental health services through Project Hope to individuals affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in Ulster and Delaware counties.
  • School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
    • Family and youth mental health services
      Provides family peer support, parenting skill-building groups, advocacy support, OMH respite, and Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) for youth with serious emotional disturbance or chronic conditions. Also offers care management for youth with commercial insurance. Serves a total of 65 clients.
  • Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 1 activity
    • Mobile mental health and crisis services
      Delivers mobile mental health services and 24/7 crisis coverage, often in clients' homes, for adults with serious psychiatric disorders, including those experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, or criminal justice involvement.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Recreational and creative programming for residents
      Organizes recreational and creative activities including pottery and art classes, YMCA visits, weekend outings, and art exhibitions for individuals in residential and day programs.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Services for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities under an OPWDD contract, serving approximately 220 people.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Social programs for individuals with mental health or developmental disabilities
      Provides social programs during daytime, evening, and weekend hours for individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities, complementing other support services.
  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
    • Support groups and skill-building programs
      Offers ongoing support groups, wellness-focused groups, self-help groups, and skill-building workshops for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and emotional wellness. Includes weekly in-person groups focusing on practical coping skills and empowerment tools.
  • Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
    • Supportive residential housing for adults with mental illness
      Operates multiple residential programs including a 13-bed transitional residence in Lake Katrine, a 14-bed program in the Town of Ulster, and a twelve-bed supportive apartment program in Kingston, providing 24/7 or daily support with medication, budgeting, and daily living. Also operates a Supported Housing Program with 39 scattered-site units offering case management and rental stipends, maintaining near 100% occupancy and a 12-month waiting list.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.64M
Contributions & grants$2.92M44%
Program service revenue$3.66M55%
Investment income$57K1%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$6.48M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.84M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.00M
Cash$1.37M
Investments$91K
Liabilities$3.14M
Net assets$1.87M
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SHAWN DOYLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $151K
board members · 15
  • ALLEN NACE — PRESIDENT
  • BARBARA GRAFF — SECRETARY/CORP. COMPL
  • BRIAN CAMPBELL — BOARD MEMBER - FINANCE
  • CHARLES PATRICK HERTICA — BOARD MEMBER - PLANNING
  • GINA SOTTILE — BOARD MEMBER - FINANCE
  • HOLLY TUBBY — BOARD MEMBER - PLANNING/CO
  • JUSTIN STENERSON — BOARD MEMBER - PLANNING/V. PRESIDENT
  • KAREN BURCHELL — FINANCE
  • KIMBERLY ADDESSO — PLANNING COMMITTEE
  • MARJORIE HODDER — RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
  • MICHAEL FERRARO — CHAIR - FINANCE/TREASURER
  • SHARON MURRAY COHEN — TBD
  • SHARON POTTER — PLANNING COMMITTEE
  • STACY RODRIGUEZ-BISHOP — TBD
  • TAMMY GILLON — CO-CHAIR - RESOURCE DEV
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • ACCES-VR Government — Funder of programs and services.
  • ACT Team Partner — Refers individuals to the Tuytenbridge Road Training Apartment Program.
  • Apple Greens Golf Course Partner — Host venue for the MHA golf tournament fundraiser
  • Care Management Partners of Ulster County Partner — Collaborates with Care Management Partners of Ulster County to provide care coordination services.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency Government — Federal funder of Project Hope, a disaster mental health services initiative
  • HealthAlliance Partner — Refers individuals to the Tuytenbridge Road Training Apartment Program.
  • Mental Health America Network — Member organization and one of 200 affiliated chapters.
  • Mental Health Association in New York State Network — State-level affiliate organization.
  • Mental Health Association of New York State Network — One of 340 chapters affiliated with the Mental Health Association of New York State.
  • National Mental Health Association Network — One of 340 chapters affiliated with the National Mental Health Association.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Funder of programs and services.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Government funder of Project Hope, a disaster mental health services initiative
  • Not specified Partner — Partnership details not provided in the source text.
  • Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Funder of programs and services.
  • Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Provides services under an OPWDD contract.
  • Syntrio Partner — Provides the compliance hotline reporting platform for anonymous staff reporting.
  • UCMHD Government — Refers individuals to the Tuytenbridge Road Training Apartment Program.
  • Ulster County Community Services Board Government — Contract agency relationship for program delivery.
  • Ulster County Department of Social Services Government — Contract agency relationship for service programs.
  • Ulster County Eating Disorder Coalition Partner — Coalition facilitated by MHA to address eating disorders in the county
  • United Way Government — United Way Agency receiving funding and support.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Assertive Community Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Cases
    methodology: assertive_community_treatment
    By providing intensive, individualized mental health treatment in the community for adults with serious psychiatric disorders who have not responded to traditional models, the organization improves outcomes because sustained, tailored support increases stability and reduces system cycling.
  • Mobile Crisis Intervention to Prevent Institutionalization
    methodology: mobile_crisis_intervention
    By delivering comprehensive mental health and crisis services directly in clients' homes on a 24/7 basis, the organization reduces hospitalizations and emergency visits because accessible, community-based care de-escalates crises more effectively than reactive systems.
  • Peer Advocacy to Empower Families
    methodology: peer_advocacy
    By employing family peer advocates with lived experience as parents or caregivers, the organization empowers families to navigate systems and advocate for their needs, because shared experience builds trust and improves engagement in care.
  • Support Groups as Pathways to Emotional Wellness
    methodology: support_group_wellness
    By using support groups that incorporate skill-building and emotional exploration, the organization promotes recovery from anxiety and depression because peer-led environments foster safety, reduce isolation, and build practical coping tools.
  • Whole-Person Care Coordination
    methodology: whole-person_care
    By integrating medical, mental health, and social needs in care coordination, the organization improves outcomes because addressing all dimensions of a person’s life increases treatment adherence and reduces system fragmentation.